Public health standards contribute to the quality of life. High public health standards reflect a safe environment for Singaporeans to work and play.

Vectors spread diseases among the population by carrying viruses from one person to another. The control of vectors, especially mosquitoes, is one important way of protecting Singaporeans from diseases.

Food hygiene standards have to be maintained at all times to protect the health of Singaporeans who eat at the many food and beverage establishments in Singapore.

To protect Singaporeans from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, the smoking ban was first introduced in October 1970. It has been progressively extended over the years to cover many public places.

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Maintain a low incidence of vector-borne and food-borne diseases.

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Become a leading regional centre in epidemiological surveillance and research on vector-borne diseases.

To achieve high standards of public health, we aim to increase community ownership for public health. The involvement of the wider community and private sector contributes to our public health as we move towards great self-regulation.

To safeguard the well-being of Singaporeans, we carry out research to study vector-borne diseases and explore better ways to control them.

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